runabout
Light open car
A runabout is a small, lightweight vehicle—typically a boat, car, or aircraft—designed for short trips and general utility rather than specialized tasks.
A runabout boat is an open motorboat for casual cruising.
The word suggests something nimble and practical: She keeps a little runabout for errands around town.
As an adjective, it describes casual movement from place to place.
Tightly packed together
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- subcompactSmallest car classification
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- convertibleCar with folding roof
roadster · sedan · microcar · economy · commuter · fuel-efficient · maneuverable · parking
Small auxiliary watercraft
- skiffSmall, light rowing boat
- motorboatEngine-propelled watercraft
- outboardExternal boat engine
- bowriderOpen boat, forward seating
tender · launch · inflatable · zodiac · sailboat · catamaran · kayak · canoe
Soft or sore
- launchSet into motion
- gigShort-term paid work
- dorySmall flat-bottomed fishing boat
- lifeboatEmergency vessel for survivors
ferryboat · ship-to-shore · dinghy · inflatable · rowboat · transport · passenger · harbor
Brief recreational trip
Useful for varied applications
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
- functionalAble to operate correctly
practical · all-around · general-purpose · handy · convenient · efficient · workhorse · dependable
compact
Tightly packed together
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- subcompactSmallest car classification
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
convertible · roadster · sedan · microcar · economy · commuter · fuel-efficient · maneuverable · parking · urban
dinghy
Small auxiliary watercraft
bowrider · tender · launch · inflatable · zodiac · sailboat · catamaran · kayak · canoe · pontoon
tender
Soft or sore
lifeboat · ferryboat · ship-to-shore · dinghy · inflatable · rowboat · transport · passenger · harbor · mooring
jaunt
Brief recreational trip
shopping · pickup · delivery · commute · chore · task · dash · spin
multipurpose
Useful for varied applications
functional · practical · all-around · general-purpose · handy · convenient · efficient · workhorse · dependable · everyday
runaboutyacht
Large pleasure vessel
superyacht · luxury yacht · megayacht · ocean liner · cruise ship
runabouttouring car
Open car for travel
cargo ship · freighter · RV · motorhome
runaboutlimousine
Stretched luxury automobile
bus · aircraft carrier · battleship · supertanker · container ship